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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 176.27 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 176.27 and 101.55 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 176.27 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/176.27 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 176.27 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 17,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,899.71/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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